Friends of the Dillon Ranger District (FDRD) invites you to join them for a Post Fire Rehabilitation Day on Saturday, August 12th, from 8:30 a.m. to 1p.m.
They will rehabilitate burned forest land in the 2005 Ophir Fire area in Summit County.
This is an excellent opportunity for community members to participate in local efforts relating to fire, fuels, and forest health.
Meet on Iron Springs Road, located just north of the Summit County High School, on the west side of Highway 9, at 8:30 a.m. for bagels and coffee and an education segment on fuels and fire by the Summit County Fire Mitigation Program. Snacks and beverages will be provided at the end of the workday tailgate party. Volunteers are needed to help build erosion control structures and re-establish native plant species in this area. This effort will reduce: the amount of erosion; water runoff that might cause flooding; and the risk of water quality problems; and will help native plant species return to the area, providing for a healthier forest.
Volunteers should dress for a day outdoors, and be ready to get dirty. Bring water, work gloves, layered clothing including long pants, long sleeved shirt, sturdy boots, sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, rain gear, and insect repellent.
To RSVP for this project, contact Scott Fussell at scottafussell@yahoo.com or (970) 846-1530.
For more information on FDRD, including membership, board member and steering committee participation, and volunteer opportunities, including those on the Summer Calendar, contact Guff Van Vooren at fdrd.guff@gmail.com or 970-389-6058, or visit www.fdrd.org.
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